Garfield County High School - Remuda Yearbook (Jordan, MT)

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The Class of 1986 graduated form Garfield County High School on Sunday, May 18, 1986. Baccalaraureate services were held at 2:00p.m. The GCHS Concert Band played the Prelude music and Father Houlihan gave the Invocation. Kim Wilson and Maribeth McKeever sang Alleluia. Father John Houlihan gave the Address and Benediction. At 4:00 p.m. the graduating class of 1986 walked down the isle to Pomp and Circum- stance, led by Gina FitzGerald. Father HOulihan then gave the Invocation. The GCHS Choir sang I can Oo It in honor of the Senior Class. The scholorships were presented to the Seniors. Dawn Beecher gave the Salutatorian Address and Christine Green gave the Valedictorian Address. Kendall Artz was the speaker for the occation. John Baule pre- sented the class of 1986 and Bert Robertson awarded the diplomas. The Benediction was then given by Father Houlihan and the REcessional was played by the GCHS Concert Band. 16

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In 1986 the GCHS track team had a very successful season with 33 members on its squad. The girls team was led by seniors Marcene McWilliams, Shelly McWilliams, and Kim Wilson. The boys team was led by seniors Travis Twitchell and Jay Selman. As for the events themselves. Jay Selman competed in the Pole Vault at State, Travis Twichell in the Triple Jump and Marcene McWilliams in the 800 meter and 1600 meter runs at state. Marcene concluded her brilliant four year career by obliterating the 800 record with a second place finish in 2.22 and placing third in the 1600, again in another school record time of 5.21.8. In the District 4-C track meet the girl's team placed 3rd and the boy's team 5th. Jay Selman was district champion in the Pole Vault, Travis Twitchess in the Triple Jump, Marcene McWilliams in the 800 and 1600, and Gina FitzGerald in the Triple Jump. Other team members who did very well were: Angie Able-hurdles, Sherlie Hains-sprints, Jane Quinlan-sprints, Kam Ryan-long distance Andrea Krikorian-hurdles, weights, Josie Negaard-distance, Lindsay Uthaug-Dist., Gina FitzGerald-weights, Kim Wilson-sprints,weights, Jen Wilson-weights, Kim Kreider-Jumping, Lorna Krum-Jumper, Laura Stevenson-weights, Jeannie Gibson-jumping, Dorine Murnion-weights, Nathan Saylor-sprints, Jumper, Travis Browning-Dist, Victor Ady- Dist, Weights, Justin Pluhar-sprints, Cliff Stevenson-sprints, weights, Joe Vollmer-Weights, Cody Gibson-Jumper, Lige Murray- mid-dist, weights, LaVurn Gagnon-Dist, Greg Hellyer-hurdles, Brett Coldwell-Hurdles, and the managers Lisa Buffington and Ann O'Connor. 15

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The 1987 Remuda is dedicated to a fine gentleman who we all feel deserves this special recognition. Al Johnson was born October 9, 1923 in Plentywood Montana. He grew up in the North East part of the state and graduated from Plentywood High School in 1941. After graduation he started his career with horses or horse related jobs. He says, before coming to Garfield County High School I spent most of my life on horseback or horse related. Starting back in the middle 40's I worked for such good 01' big outfits like itch Fork, Antler, Padlock, Stovalls and Double Arrow, while at the Kona Ranch I suffered several heart attacks which eventually brought our move to Jordan. Betty and I have been married 25 years.” Al has been very active in Garfield County High School. He taught art class for 8 years and has subbed for many teachers since. When teaching art courses they consisted of Oil painting. Water color and Drawing, with the subjects running mostly toward the Western Art side. He tried to run a class that the kids enjoyed and felt free to work and discuss their work. He was also involved with the school by judging the High School Rodeo for about 8 years and helping with quite afew of the Youth Rodeo Association Shows. Since moving to Jordan, Al has continued with Western Art and feels a gratifying success in it. He feels his paintings are all over the United States and he is glad he can continue to get commissions even in a slower economy. Al has been a big part of Garfield County High School and we hope he will continue to be in the future. His inspiring stories help to structure the lives of all of us. 1986 REMUDA IS DEDICATED TO AL JOHNSON 17